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LM51 AVP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,604 mi
Last recorded128,604 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 128,604 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,032 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 98,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,659 miles

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,607 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 78,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 73,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres near 1. 6mm

Pass 17 Nov 2007 73,611 miles

both rear tyres near 1. 6mm

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LM51 AVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM51 AVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM51 AVP?

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What year was LM51 AVP registered?

LM51 AVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LM51 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 AVP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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